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Senator Lydia Edwards
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Senator for the Third Suffolk District (Boston, Revere, Winthrop)
Former Boston City Councilor for Charlestown, East Boston, North End. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving across the Third Suffolk!

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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Friday, we joined the Salesian Boys & Girls Club for their 19th Annual Pasta Dinner. 🍝

We’re grateful for their continued work to create a welcoming, supportive space for East Boston’s youth—and we’re proud to continue to support their work!

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November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I am exceptionally proud of this legislation, and I’d like to thank each and every member for their continued support in getting this passed.

Swipe through for updated provisions, our letter to the Conference Committee, and more.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act will be included in the FY25 Closeout Supplemental Budget. Once it’s signed by Governor Healey, this crucial legislation will have a permanent place in the General Laws of the Commonwealth.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our next and final Judiciary Hearing on Immigration, Protected Classes and Civil Rights will be tomorrow, November 25th at 10am.

To see a full list of bills to be heard, visit shorturl.at/Vda3X or scan the QR code.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our coffee hour with Councilor Guarino Sawaya this weekend! Connecting with the community is always the best part.

And of course, shout-out to Luberto’s Pastry Shop for the delicious treats! 🍩☕️

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November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Then, we joined the ABCD North End West End Neighborhood Service Center for their Thanksgiving celebration!

Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities!

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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Continuing the Thanksgiving celebrations in the North End! First we stopped by the North End Senior Thanksgiving party at the Nazzaro Center, which I’m proud to sponsor alongside Chair Michlewitz and Councilor Coletta-Zapata.

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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Cutting the ribbon on the new and improved Constitution Beach Playground in East Boston! This newly designed play space is full of colorful, modern, and imaginative features. It offers families an accessible place to enjoy the park, watch planes take off, & ride their bikes along the greenway.

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November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Congratulations to The Point on the opening of their second location in Revere! The Point has become a true staple of the Third Suffolk community, quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite since first opening in East Boston.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Kicking off Thanksgiving celebrations at the East Boston Senior Center Thanksgiving Party. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this day special!

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November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hearing from those who carry such profound responsibility was truly inspiring and allowed me to reflect on my own legal journey—one shaped by the wisdom and honesty of the judges I was fortunate to work with early in my career.

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November 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
On Wednesday night, I had the honor of speaking at the Massachusetts Judges Conference Annual Meeting, surrounded by judges and justices from across the Commonwealth.

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November 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Check out these Thanksgiving events happening across the Third Suffolk! 🍁

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November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This morning I joined the North End Waterfront (NEW) Health team as we visited St. John School to load up a van full of shelf-stable food donations for their November food drive.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Congratulations to East Boston’s own Bradley Elementary School for winning the 2025 EdVestors School on the Move Award!

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November 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thank you so much to the Association for having me and for fostering a space that celebrates and empowers women in leadership!

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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On Monday night, I had the honor of sharing a panel with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Chief Justice Kimberly Budd at the Pathway to Politics event, hosted by the Association of Black Harvard Women.

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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The next Judiciary Hearing on Access to Healthcare & Commitments will be Tuesday, November 18th at 1pm.

To see the full list of bills to be proposed, visit shorturl.at/zUVcQ or scan the QR code.

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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Yesterday, I joined the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Veterans and Military Law Committee and the Massachusetts Dept. of the Jewish War Veterans to honor our nation’s heroes.

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November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join me on Saturday, November 22, at the Point of Pines Fire Station in Revere for a Coffee Hour with Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya! All are welcome! ☕

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November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Grateful to stand alongside those who have served and continue to inspire us with their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Proud to join more Veterans Day celebrations across the Third Suffolk! In Boston, we honored our veterans at the annual City of Boston Veterans Day Parade and at East Boston’s heartfelt community celebration.

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